The Spring 2026 issue of ArtReview Asia has been published, featuring a cover profile of artist Li Yi-Fan. The issue includes an in-depth look at Li's work, which explores the relationship between humans and machines through video installations and performance lectures, ahead of his representation of Taiwan at the Venice Biennale. Other articles examine the contemporary art scene in Bangkok, urban redevelopment in Colombo, a colonial-era plant hunting exhibition in London, and Taiwan's museum boom.
This issue matters as it provides a critical snapshot of current artistic and cultural discourse across Asia and its global connections. It highlights major themes like technological pessimism, post-colonial legacies, and rapid urban transformation, positioning artists and writers as key commentators on these issues. The coverage of multiple Asian biennales and the profile of a prominent Venice Biennale participant underscores the region's significant and growing influence on the international art stage.